DTM race winner Pascal Wehrlein has joined the Mercedes F1 squad in a reserve driver role. The 19-year-old German driver has been working with the Brackley-based squad since the start of the season, with the announcement coming just a day after the teenager became the youngest ever winner of a DTM race at the Lausitzring. Wehrlein, who will travel to all grands prix, will now be called upon by the team if drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are unable to compete. “For me, it is a nice recognition of my efforts that I have been nominated as reserve driver for Mercedes,” said Wehrlein. “It's a dream come true to have completed this test and now to take on my new role. “All my...
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